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Breast Augmentation Post operative care

September 28th, 2014

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Follow your doctor’s advice. We tend to leave it on 1-2 weeks then use a
scar maturation product topically that is silicone based afterwards. See the below link for post op instructions I give to my patients

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Tape?

September 22nd, 2014

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It looks like you have steristrips which are placed to support the incision after suturing. Please check with your surgeon on when to remove the tape. Often surgeons will tell patients to let the tape separate on it's own and fall off when it is loose. We have been using Dermabond, a skin adhesive instead of tape. We prefer this as it seals the skin immediately, allowing patients to shower after surgery.

When to remove tape after breast augmentation?

September 21st, 2014

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Each surgeon will have their own preferences, so rather than giving you my opinion I would suggest just asking your surgeon what their specific protocol is and when to start using any scar therapy. Best of luck.

Care of incisions after breast augmentation

September 21st, 2014

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Care of incisions after breast augmentation I generally have my patients where tapeFor as long as six weeks after surgery to help diminish scarring. The initial tape may be changed at one week and after that

When to remove surgical tape

September 21st, 2014

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I usually have my breast
augmentation patients wear the surgical tape for as long as it is intact with
no visible discharge to help create a nice smooth scar. However, surgeons vary
how long they want patients to wear them, it is best to ask your surgeon.

When to remove surgical tape?

September 21st, 2014

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Every surgeon utilizes his or her own protocol for the management of incisions and dressings following surgery. I would follow your surgeons advice. In my practice, we leave the initial surgical tapes on for about a week and then I'll do the first tape change. After that, I ask patients to continue to tape for several weeks changing the tapes weekly. This tape supports the incisions and helps the scar heal in the best possible fashion. We also recommend that our patients use SkinMedica's Scar Recovery Gel twice per day starting on the day after surgery. By using microporous tape, the gel penetrates to the wound to good effect. Enjoy your beautiful result. Best wishes.

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